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great shopping and green spaces come together
in this west-end neighbourhood
357 Richmond Rd., 613-680-5500,
purekitchenottawa.com
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This area brings together great shopping and green spaces. Nature lovers
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dig its access to parks and the river, foodies swoon for the 200 shops and NSWA
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eateries, and art lovers find plenty of galleries to enjoy.
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Bus 11 on Richmond Road; 61, 62, 91, 94, 95 & 97 on Scott Street
613-371-6124, thepiggymarket.com
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Run by a dynamic mother
daughter team, Manhattan
West brings new and ontherise
brands to Ottawa. The duo travels
extensively to research trends from
France, Italy, Germany, Denmark,
and across Canada, selecting the
best pieces from their favourite
lines. The bright shop is chock full
of soughtafter pieces, including
Mackage coats, Laundry dresses,
and Cambio jeans. The unique
style of Manhattan West clothing
ranges from casual to formal.
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This charcuterie and cheese shop
sells their very own housemade
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duck confit and creton (a pork
Kanata
pâté made with onions and spices)
alongside products from small On
tario producers of fine meats. The
Piggy Market goes to great lengths
to sniff out the best in artisanal con
fections for their patrons and make
some of the best Jamaican patties in
town. Get one while it’s hot — they
sell out fast! 400 Winston Ave.,
337 Richmond Rd., Dows
613-680-9086,
Lake
gezelligdining.ca
Pure Kitchen
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2 VegeTarian VicTuals
Pure Kitchen makes guiltfree
comfort food for vegans. Find
dishes such as tacos, poutine, and
buffalo wings, all made without
meat or dairy. Some of their
most filling meals are the bowls
of veggies, pulses, and tofu, and
they offer delicious coldpressed
juices made inhouse. When it
comes to amazing vegan fare,
Pure turns skeptics into believers.
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613-729-2700, mec.ca
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untranslatable Dutch word that
roughly means “cozy”. These ele
ments are painstakingly built into
this restaurant that serves up haute
cuisine versions of home cooking.
Find such items as mac and cheese,
poutine, and even banana bread
French toast on the twocourse
brunch menu. As for dinner, pan
roasted halibut and seared Quebec
chicken breast are top
Lac choices.
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Mountain Equipment Co-op
(MEC), is indeed a coop — but a
lifetime membership is just $5, and
that gives you access to a bounty
of products, from canoes to snow
shoes. Find the store’s own MEC
brand, as well as such big names
as Patagonia, Prana, and Black
Diamond. While many across the
country order from the company
online, it’s a treat to play with prod
ucts instore. 366 Richmond Rd.,
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322 Richmond Rd., 613-695-0517,
manhattanwest.ca
Bra BaZaar
This intimate shop makes shopping
for bras a truly
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experience. With sizes ranging
from 28 to 46 and A to N cup,
Brachic can fit women of every
size with fantastic lingerie.
Knowledgeable BASE
staff
offer
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professional advice and free fittings
(available by walkin and
appointment). Pick from favourites
such as Prima Donna, Empreinte,
and Lise Charmel. This long
standing shop also stocks bustiers,
nursing bras, sports bras, and
cleansers for your delicates.
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433 Richmond Rd., 613-321-0401,
brachic.ca
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